Rheinmetall COAT.OS
IT security through a military-grade operating system
Overview
In a digital and connected world, cyber threats are constantly exposing civilian and military infrastructure. AI-driven attacks, phishing attempts and malware are increasingly targeting military command, control, communication, network and vehicle systems.
The consequences of attackers breaching into military IT systems are serious. Commands may be manipulated or intercepted, situational information may be falsified, and maintenance data may be compromised. Standardised IT security is crucial not only for functionality, but also for overall operational capability.
Rheinmetall's COAT.OS is the hardened operating system designed to provide flexible, secure, standardised IT security, protecting networked IT systems, platforms, and devices from constantly increasing cyber threats.
Security by Design
At COAT.OS, security is not an add-on. It is the starting point.
The result: No manual configuration, no costly adjustments, seamless auditing, and systems that are deployment ready, certification compliant, and future proof from day one.
Application scenarios
One operating system, unlimited applications, always secure.
Thanks to its high level of adaptability, COAT.OS can be tailored to specific target systems, hardware and software configurations – guaranteeing maximum efficiency and security. COAT.OS is already being used successfully across a wide variety of maintenance, weapon and vehicle systems, including:
Security architecture
Modular design – security on the highest level
COAT.OS combines a wide range of security features developed to protect systems from internal and external threats. These features can be customized to suit your specific use case and individual requirements.
Security requirements
Engineered for the future of IT security
COAT.OS has been developed to comply with the strictest military and civilian IT security requirements. These include:
- Compliance with key national and international IT security requirements: System encryption up to the classification levels VS-NfD, RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED and NATO-RESTRICTED.
- Compliance with the latest guidelines and security standards of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)
- Compliance with the latest guidelines and security standards (including Central Service Regulation A-960/1) of the Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg)
- Compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
Kiosk Mode
Installation
Automated installation for any system configuration
COAT.OS can be installed automatically via a DVD image, a USB drive or a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE).
- Hardware detection: COAT.OS automatically identifies the hardware in use and tailors its software configuration to ensure optimal system functionality.
- Flexibility through software variants: Depending on the hardware configuration, various software variants can be selected for the system and installed automatically.
- Simplified error analysis: During installation, COAT.OS utilises integrated error detection mechanisms, ensuring that every installation step is automatically monitored and tested for errors.
Auditing
Compliance reporting on demand
Maintaining a comprehensive audit trail is essential to ensure full compliance with legal requirements, regulatory security guidelines and organization-specific regulations. COAT.OS streamlines and accelerates audit processes and regulatory inspections.
- Comprehensive audit reporting: Full transparency regarding compliance, IT security and all configurations.
- Everything at a glance: From security status to log data – clearly presented and exportable at any time
- Targeted post-analysis: Log files, configuration files and Group Policies are stored separately to simplify future analysis
